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1st Mathiston pageant great success

by admin • November 27, 2012 • Comments Off on 1st Mathiston pageant great success

For the WPT

The Civic League of Mathiston is proud of the 40 contestants that participated in the first Mister and Miss Mathiston pageant on Oct. 13.

Bennett Hall at Wood College/East Webster High was filled with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. The hall stage was decorated with beautiful green ferns on white pillars and a lovely archway provided by Janet Dean, owner of Mathiston Florist.

The pageant started a bit late because of the families continuing to flow into the building. Once the pageant started each contestant was announced by emcee Lavelle McAlpin. The contestants were judged on presentation as well as prettiest eyes, prettiest hair, prettiest smile, prettiest dress and best personality.

After an intermission McAlpin had the honor of crowning each king and queen as follows:

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